Completing an advance directive form is a great way to write down health care wishes before a medical crisis occurs. These legal documents help loved ones and doctors know what medical treatments a ...

Living wills and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives guide choices ...

An advance directive is a legally binding document regulated by state laws. Advance directives are subject to The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), 1990, a federal law that encourages individuals ...

If you get COVID-19 and struggle to breathe, would you want to be put on a ventilator? Whatever your answer, ask yourself another question: Who would make your wishes clear if you couldn’t speak for ...

An advance directive is a way to tell your loved ones and doctors your wishes if something happens and you can’t speak for yourself. A directive can include the type and extent of your medical care.

Q: What are advance health care directives, and why are they a good idea? A: Living wills, health care powers of attorney and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your ...

I write a lot about being organized and prepared to avoid chaos in tough situations. Medical emergencies are a perfect example of the type of situation where planning ahead and detailing what you want ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The COVID-19 crisis has many of us re-evaluating our priorities. Brunswick County residents Katy O’Neil and John Hutton never expected to find themselves discussing their ...

As we head into the Great Wealth Transfer of $68 trillion being transitioned from older generations to younger generations, financial advisors have an opportunity to bridge generational gaps and ...

Oregon was the first state in the nation to enshrine advanced directives in its statutes. Essentially, the forms allow people to appoint a health care representative if they become incapacitated. The ...